by Tina Neeley | May 15, 2025 | Cover
A FAMILIAR VOICE carries across the boutique before the door even fully opens. Easy conversation, laughter, and the occasional clink of a hanger sliding along a rack fill the space. At Winey Chicks Boutique, shopping feels less like an errand and more like a visit...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
AT LIBERTY University’s (LU) Helms School of Government, Amanda K. Trent’s office buzzes with activity. Criminal justice students filter in and out, seeking guidance on internships, future employment, and volunteer opportunities. It’s a far cry but a short step from...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover
THE SUN peers down from the blue summer sky through a giant canopy of green. Torbee returns her gaze from the forest floor, closing her bag and tucking away the next item on her scavenger hunt list — a pine cone! Young viewers follow Torbee in her denim overalls and...
by Gabriel Huff | Feb 26, 2025 | Cover
The depression. The heartache. The negative thoughts. They hung over a divorced Kelli Hess like a neverending fog, replaying in her mind every day like a song on repeat. No escape existed. One man took her greatest joy away, so she swore she would never trust a man...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 29, 2025 | Cover
Dr. Brian Kilpatrick arrives at a patient’s home, where the familiar creak of the front door welcomes him into a space filled with the hum of daily life. As he settles at the kitchen table, the casual chatter and shared laughter reflect a comfort level that allows for...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 21, 2024 | Cover
Inside Val’s Comfort Kitchen, patrons from all walks of life find a welcoming atmosphere. From lone diners with downcast eyes to weary employees of nearby businesses, each seeks comfort from the menu’s offerings. The dining room hums with a crescendo of voices,...